James Allan Nelson

Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Vehicle pursuit

Date/Time of Incident:
Monday, December 11, 1967
10:50 pm

Incident to Death Duration:
Same day

Incident Location:
7C and Michigan roads, Plymouth

Incident County:
Marshall

Incident Township:
Center

Weapon Used:
None

Suspect Disposition:
None

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Patrolman
James Allan Nelson
Plymouth Police Department
Monday, December 11, 1967

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Patrolman James Nelson was killed in a two-vehicle accident when his squad car struck a semitrailer while chasing a speeding vehicle.

He was pursuing the violator on Michigan Road when he struck the rear of the semitrailer that was making a turn from 7C Road and was killed instantly.

Patrolman Nelson was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brother and sister.

Memorial Tribute

• In October 2008, Muckshaw Road, from Oakhill Avenue south to the city limits, was named Jim Nelson Drive in his honor.

Personal Details

Age: 27

Law Enforcement Service:
3 years, 6 months

Burial Place:
Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth